Toubkal ascent – 4 days

Day 1

Marrakech – Imlil – Aït Souka

After a short transfer of two hours on a private vehicle, you reach Imlil, mountain village and real gateway to the Toubkal massif. This is where you’ll meet the muleteer who will bring your luggage to the lodge. After a traditional lunch, begin the trek by discovering the ingenuity of the Berber mountaineers: irrigation canals, terraced farming, mills … and villages sitting on the slopes of the valley up to the tizi n’Tamatert (2272 m); everything here is designed to not waste a single acre of fertile land.
Night at Aït Souka.A comfortable gite, with an amazing view, cared for by Ahmed Aït Hammou, a guide who has been working with Aventure Berbère for many years, and key man for all the Toubkal region. Ahmed and his family are charming and provide great company. Big rooms, very clean, complete toilet. Full great meals as well. Ahmed now also proposes a traditional hammam beldi within the gite (price: 50 Dhs, approximately).
. Walking time: 3 h 30.
. A: 600 m – D: 500 m.
• Transfer: 1 h 30 to 2 h.

Day 2

Aït Souka – Toubkal refuge

The climb towards the shelter begins following the channels that irrigate the terraced crops. After the lunch break at Sidi Chamarouch’s small village (and marabout), the mountain becomes more arid and only a few bleatings of goats and sheep guarded by young shepherds accompany your walk. Night at the Toubkal refuge (Neltner refuge, 3210 m).
. Walking time: 5 h 30.
. A: 1200 m.

Day 3

Toubkal refuge- Toubkal summit (4167m) – Aït Souka

The ascent towards the summit is without major difficulty. The path goes up a valley enclosed that leads to a pass. A large ridge then leads to the summit. Here, the view is striking, dominating a large part of the Atlas and the plains of Haouz, to the north, and Ouarzazate, to the south. The descent is by the same way and, from the refuge, after the picnic, you reach Aït Souka following the same itinerary as yesterday. Night in a gite in Aït Souka.
. Walking time: 9 h.
. A: 1050 m – D: 2270 m.

Day 4

Aït Souka – Marrakech

Short descent to Imlil. The driver is waiting in the village to take you back to Marrakech where you will arrive by the end of the morning.
• Transfer: 1 h 30 to 2 h.

Ideal to get a glimpse of the Moroccan mountains: alpine relief, stone villages and terraced fields hanging on the side of the narrow valleys, a traditional way of life. With the objective of climbing the Toubkal, the highest point in North Africa, which already peaks from Marrakech.

Highlights

The climb of the highest mountain in Northern Africa (4167 m).

A complete change of scenery in the least amount of time.

The comfort and the warm welcome at the Aït Souka gite (two nights).

Useful information

What’s included in the price
– All land transport as described in the program in reserved vehicles for the group (minibus).
– Lodging as described, at a refuge (1 night), and a gite (2 nights).
– Full meal plan during the trip.
– An Aventure Berbère guide, from Morocco and English-speaking.
– The assistance from a local team (drivers).
– A first aid kit for the group.

What’s not included in the price
– Repatriation insurance.
– Drinks.
– Gratuities.
– Everything that is not in the « What’s included in the price » section.